First Baptist Church
Gathering, Growing, and Giving to Glorify Christ
Worship Service
Our worship service focuses on a presentation of God's Word, the Bible. We have a blend of worship music - traditional hymns, modern hymns, and contemporary praise songs.
We Believe
1. ...that the Bible is the Word of God, meant to govern our faith and practices. The individuals who wrote it were inspired by God in such a way that their original writings, guided by God's Holy Spirit...
The Gospel
First, you need to admit that you have sinned. In other words, we've all failed to do what God wanted us to do at one time or another. The Bible says, "...for all have sinned and fall short...
Senior Pastor / Rev. Christopher Osterbrock
Rev. Dr. Christopher Osterbrock was called to ministry at First Baptist Wellsboro in May 2022. He served for over a decade in southwestern Ohio before answering the call to beautiful north central Pennsylvania. Pastor Chris and Emily share the joy of parenting three exceptional daughters to whom Emily both nurtures and educates at home. Alongside the shepherding responsibilities of the local church, Pastor Chris also serves as the Manager of Reprints for H&E Publishing, and enjoys writing and editing articles and books through H&E as well as other outlets. Pastor Chris is always ready to have long conversations about Baptist history and Sherlock Holmes.
Associate Pastor/ Joshua Bankston
Joshua Bankston was called to serve at First Baptist Wellsboro in July 2023. He has served in various churches and para-church organizations for over a decade, mostly in music, college and youth ministries. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Joshua met his now wife, Jamie, in Johnson City, TN while in college. Since getting married, they have lived and served in churches in Richmond, VA, Louisville, KY, and Ringgold, GA. The Lord has blessed Joshua and Jamie with two wonderful children. Joshua is currently a student at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Aside from reading and playing music, Joshua loves being outdoors with his family, studying languages, and whittling.
Associate Pastor/ Joshua Bankston
Joshua Bankston was called to serve at First Baptist Wellsboro in July 2023. He has served in various churches and para-church organizations for over a decade, mostly in music, college and youth ministries. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Joshua met his now wife, Jamie, in Johnson City, TN while in college. Since getting married, they have lived and served in churches in Richmond, VA, Louisville, KY, and Ringgold, GA. The Lord has blessed Joshua and Jamie with two wonderful children. Joshua is currently a student at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Aside from reading and playing music, Joshua loves being outdoors with his family, studying languages, and whittling.
Posted by First Baptist Church, Wellsboro, PA on Sunday, 26 November 2023
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